Spicy Vegetable Ragout Over Polenta Recipe

Name: Spicy Vegetable Ragout Over Polenta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 3 cups water; 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 1/3 cup grated fresh Romano or Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 cups diced peeled eggplant; 1 cup diced yellow squash; 1/2 cup diced carrot; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 (14.5-ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped

Servings: persons

Cooking spray
3 cups water
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/3 cup grated fresh Romano or Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups diced peeled eggplant
1 cup diced yellow squash
1/2 cup diced carrot
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 (14.5-ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped

1
Coat a 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray; set aside.
2
Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; add cornmeal, stirring constantly with a whisk. Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, and stir in cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, and cilantro. Pour into prepared cake pan. Press plastic wrap onto surface, and chill 1 hour or until firm.
3
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, and saute 2 minutes. Add eggplant, squash, carrot, and jalapeno; saute 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in chili powder, tomatoes, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes.
4
Invert the polenta onto a cutting board; cut into 4 wedges. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Broil 5 minutes on 1 side until golden. Place on plates, and top with ragout.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cooking spray, 3 cups water, 1 cup yellow cornmeal, 1/3 cup grated fresh Romano or Parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Spicy Vegetable Ragout Over Polenta falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy Vegetable Ragout Over Polenta

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